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[doo-lee, dyoo-] / ˈdu li, ˈdju- /


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Salah, meanwhile, looked on a personal mission to return the title to Anfield, which he duly did, scoring 34 goals in 50 starts in all competitions.

From BBC May 30, 2026

"Once there, the crew and passengers will be duly examined, cared for, and transferred to their respective countries," it said.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

Nanning duly reports to the local doctor’s office, where he is granted a small bottle of the “medicine.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

Contrary to the crusty, chaotic libertinism of their shows, the band is disarmingly sweet and funny in person despite being duly crude.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 15, 2026

“Say,” said Jem, after duly admiring Jean Louise, “you all can go in the Ford, and you won’t have to go all that way to Abbottsville with me.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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